I'd like to build a new house
Bu mhiann leam taigh ùr a thogail
Deiseil? | Ready?
In this section, you'll have a gentle introduction to talking about Miannan (Desires).
By the end of this short lesson, you should be confident about:
- Iomlaid le abairtean mòdach + cuspair dìreach | Inversion with modal phrases + direct object
- Ag ràdh gur dòcha gum bu mhiann leat rudeigin | Saying that you'd probably like something
You will also learn about:
- iomlaid (a–rithist) | inversion (again)
- abairtean mòdach | modal phrases
Gnàthas–cainnte/seanfhacal
'S e miann na lacha an loch air nach bi i.
The grass is always greener on the other side. [Lit. The duck desires the loch that she is not on.]